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15.05.2024

Nearly 2 million passengers in April

In April, Brussels Airport welcomed 1,957,165 passengers, 5.6% more than in April 2023. 

The addition by United Airlines of a second daily flight to Newark, as well as the launch of several new routes, had a positive impact on passenger numbers. Nouvelair now operates from Brussels Airport to Monastir (Tunisia), Air Arabia to Tétouan (Morocco) and Brussels Airlines to Krakow (Poland).

In April, Brussels Airport was pleased to welcome two new airlines: Singapore Airlines, which flies 4 times a week to Singapore, and Wideroe, which flies twice a week to Bergen (Norway). 

Cargo volumes: up 2.9% on April 2023

Total cargo volumes through Brussels Airport increased by 2,9% in April compared to April 2023, totaling 62,715 tonnes. Flown cargo volumes were also up by 2.7%, totaling 53,143 tonnes.

Aircraft movements: 2% increase on April 2023 

16,275 aircraft movements were recorded in April, up 2% on April 2023. The number of passenger flights was 2.2% up on 2023. In April 2024, there were an average of 145 passengers per flight, five passengers more than the previous year. The number of cargo flights fell by almost 3%. 

Detailed figures are available in our press release.